Prem Chopra is a veteran Indian actor. In the year 1960, he started his acting career with the Bollywood film ‘Hum Hindustani.’ His biography titled ‘Prem Naam Hai Mera, Prem Chopra’ written by his daughter Rakita Nanda, was released in April 2014.
Prem Chopra is a veteran Indian actor. He was born on 23 September 1935 in Lahore, Pakistan. His zodiac sign is Virgo. He did his schooling from SD Senior Secondary School, Shimla. He earned a graduate degree from Punjab University.
His father’s name was Ranbirlal Chopra, and his mother’s name was Rooprani Chopra.
He is married to Uma Chopra. They are parents to three daughters, Prerna Chopra, Punita Chopra, and Rakita Chopra.
Interesting facts about Prem Chopra
His favourite actors are Balraj Sahni, Pran, Ashok Kumar, Dilip Kumar, Rajesh Khanna, and Shashi Kapoor.
Prem Chopra is a popular Indian actor who is primarily known for his best portrayals of negative roles in Bollywood films.
His brother, Kailash Chopra was a filmmaker.
After completing his graduation, Prem Chopra started working in the circulation department of The Times of India in states including Bengal, Orrisa and Madhya Pradesh.
During his tenure at the Times of India, he had the opportunity of working in Punjabi films like Chaudhary Karnail Singh, Sapna, and Woh Kaun Thi.
Prem Chopra’s Bollywood debut
In the year 1960, Prem Chopra started his acting career with the Bollywood film ‘Hum Hindustani.’ He earned Rs 2500 for his debut film.
Prem Chopra tied the knot with Uma Chopra in 1969. She is the younger sister of Krishna Kapoor, the wife of actor Raj Kapoor.
His daughter, Punita Chopra owns a school called Wind Chimes in Bandra, Mumbai.
Prem Chopra has worked in Hindi and Punjabi film industries.
He represented India as the Grand Marshal during the Independence Day Parade in Chicago.
Prem Chopra is popular for his famous dialogue ‘Prem naam hai mera, Prem Chopra.’
Prem Chopra’s legacy
The Mayor of Chicago honoured Prem Chopra with the Honorary Citizenship of Chicago.
He has also received the Federation of Indian Associations Award for his outstanding contribution to humanitarian causes.
Prem Chopra has won several awards in his Bollywood journey including Indira Gandhi Priyadarshini Award, Lifetime Achievement Award, Lions Club Award, Ashoka Award, Aashirvad Award, and Punjabi Kala Sangam Award.
Prem Chopra has worked in more than 400 films in his 50 years of career.
He lives in a duplex apartment in Pali Hill, Bandra, Mumbai.
His biography titled ‘Prem Naam Hai Mera, Prem Chopra’ written by his daughter Rakita Nanda, based on his life events, was released in April 2014.
Prem Chopra’s filmography
Prem Chopra’s popular films are Alibaba Aur 40 Chor (1980), Aap Aye Bahaar Ayee (1971), Jheel Ke Us Paar (1973), Trishul (1978), Charnon Ki Saugandh (1988), Dulhe Raja (1998), Teesri Manzil (1966), Aas Paas (1981), Andhaa Kaanoon (1983), Dream Girl (1977), The Great Gambler (1979), Naseeb (1981), Kranti (1981), Phool Aur Angaar (1993), Upkar (1967), Dhamaal (2007), Bobby (1973), and Animal (2023).
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